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27 Mar 2026
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27 Mar 2026
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Portlaoise Train Station
Laois train commuters on their way to and from Dublin are facing delays following the suspension of services in Kildare.
Irish Rail has confirmed that the disruption has been caused due to a bridge hit at 5pm on Friday.
"Services have been suspended between Kildare and Monasterevin in both directions following a report that a vehicle has struck a railway bridge in the area," said Irish Rail in a post on X.
The company added that the line had to be temporarily closed to allow for the completion of an inspection of the damaged to the bridge with service to be resumed this evening.
Services have been suspended between Kildare and Monasterevin in both directions.
— Iarnród Éireann (@IrishRail) March 27, 2026
Following a report that a vehicle has struck a railway bridge in the area.
Update to follow. -CL
Irish Rail did not give an eta on when services would recommence.
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Trains serving Irish Rail stations in Portlaoise, Portarlington and Ballybrophy all pass through Kildare.
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